Hi,
First of all a big hello to everyone here.
I have just joined, looking for help.
My wife has been to see her Mother and Father today and returned in complete tears.
Her Mother is in the early stages of Alzeimers, suffering for approx 2 years now, she is 86 by the way, at first we all wanted to beleive it wasn't going to get any worse, but things seem to be getting worse now, she still remembers us when we visit, but now she can't remember her birth date/age etc..
My poor old father in law (84) living with her looking after her is so independant he wont ask for help.
What I would like to know, is, there any help available to my in laws, they are on a pension, but was wondering if home help is available to them and how to start the ball rolling.
I appreciate that most of the people on here will have experienced this dreadful illnes albeit indirectly, I was wondering if I could draw upon your experience.
My father in law is one hell of a nice guy, I want to help him as much as possible.
Many thanks in advance
Steve
First of all a big hello to everyone here.
I have just joined, looking for help.
My wife has been to see her Mother and Father today and returned in complete tears.
Her Mother is in the early stages of Alzeimers, suffering for approx 2 years now, she is 86 by the way, at first we all wanted to beleive it wasn't going to get any worse, but things seem to be getting worse now, she still remembers us when we visit, but now she can't remember her birth date/age etc..
My poor old father in law (84) living with her looking after her is so independant he wont ask for help.
What I would like to know, is, there any help available to my in laws, they are on a pension, but was wondering if home help is available to them and how to start the ball rolling.
I appreciate that most of the people on here will have experienced this dreadful illnes albeit indirectly, I was wondering if I could draw upon your experience.
My father in law is one hell of a nice guy, I want to help him as much as possible.
Many thanks in advance
Steve